Bird & Nature Outings
Owen Conservation Park 6021 Old Sauk Road, Madison, Wisconsin 53705
media release: Second Saturday every month, 2:30 pm, at Owen Park, 6021 Old Sauk Road, meet at Owen Conservation Park parking lot and follow easy walk paths. Outings are free, fun, family friendly and educational. No registration required, no pets. Wear a face mask, comfortable hiking shoes and clothing appropriate for the weather. Bring insect repellent and binoculars or a camera if you have one! For an adventure anytime, find a trail map and more info on the Friends of Owen Park Facebook and post your pictures and comments. Co-sponsored by Madison FUN partners Madison Parks, Madison Audubon and friends of Owen Conservation Park. See partner websites and Facebook pages for details and more nature recreation activities, contact 608-698-0104.
Upcoming dates:
Sat Apr 13 2:30 "Pasture to Prairie Walk"
Join Naturalist Eva Roos and retired Conservation Manager Si Widstrand to enjoy seeing the restored prairies and learn about their human and ecological history. Can you still see stone fence rows and other signs of old farm fields? Nature is healing this area as native prairie plants again take root and bloom tall and beautiful. See the Friends of Owen Park Facebook page and http://tinyurl.com/MadisonFUNAdventures for a Map and Fun Facts about Owen Park, Prairies and Restoration. Post pictures and comments and join the Friends of Owen Park to help with volunteer projects!